2022 CADET RETREATS

ON MARCH 28, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard visited St. John’s. After a movement and skills demonstration they worked with the CCLP Color Guard to help perfect their maneuvers and techniques. Thank you, Air Force Honor Guard for the visit!

DURING THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 8, St. John’s Regimental Band played loud and proud down in Orlando, FL, as part of the Orlando Music and Arts Festival.

ON APRIL 14, CCLP’s Raiders spent the day climbing, scrambling, and navigating the Old Rag Mountain Trail. Cadets packed out carrying everything they needed for the day and completed the challenging 12-mile climb together.

ON APRIL 28, as part of their unit on U.S. National Security, cadet seniors toured the Pentagon. They met with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Grady then visited the military service corridors and 9/11 Memorial.

ON APRIL 22, sophomore and junior Cadet Corps students took a trip to Annapolis to visit the Naval Academy where they received an admissions brief, toured the campus, and had a lunch Q&A with SJC alumni and current midshipmen.

ON APRIL 29, retired U.S. Army Captain William Reynolds III spoke to students about his experience as the Chief of Reconnaissance and Sniper Employment Officer for the 10th Mountain Division in Baghdad, and his injury from an IED while on dismounted patrol. Through his experience as an amputee, an Invictus Games champion, and an entrepreneur, CPT Reynolds is a living example of the four pillars of the CCLP.

IN AUGUST, student officers and CCLP Class of 2023 leaders enjoyed retreats to Saint Catherine’s Island in Georgia and Boulder Crest Foundation in Virginia to prepare for the 2022–23 school year. Activities included leadership discussions, service work, morning PT, and other teambuilding activities.

IN SEPTEMBER, members of the U.S. Army Color Guard and Drill team performed for cadet freshmen and took time to speak with them about discipline, excellence, accountability, and unit pride.

ON MAY 6, the CCLP Color Guard presented the colors for the Flower Mart Festival at the National Cathedral. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other local leaders were in attendance.

ON SEPT. 22, Brendan McElroy ’02 took time to visit campus and speak to the freshmen and about his experience at St. John’s, his service in the Marines, and his current entrepreneurial success with his company, FranklinIQ.

ON OCT. 14, cadet juniors had the opportunity to visit the United States Military Academy at West Point where they enjoyed a tour, walked the post, viewed a brigade-level parade, talked with West Point cadet Justin Fitzgerald ’20 (brother of Cadet Colonel Ryan Fitzgerald ’22), and watched a home football game.